The Swiss Embassy represents Switzerland's interests in the country and provides consular services and visa support for people resident in: New Zealand (including Ross Dependency and Tokelau), Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu; Switzerland also provides consular services and visa support for people residing in American Samoa and Niue.

supports Swiss representations in safeguarding Switzerland’s interests and in emergencies involving Swiss citizens abroad. In an emergency the representation responsible (embassy or consulate-general) must be contacted immediately.

A selection of websites explaining how Switzerland is structured and how it functions, providing you with the information you will need to form an opinion and exercise your political rights from overseas

Services

Contact the responsible Swiss representation or consulate when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new passport, have moved or wish to apply for citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown menu to the right. The contact details of the responsible Swiss representation are shown on the corresponding page.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from the Swiss representative.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.

Clubs

Swiss clubs provide opportunities to exchange views with other people. At events connected with Switzerland (e.g. the national day on 1 August) it is possible to meet some of your fellow Swiss neighbours. Such meetings are a good opportunity to share experiences in the country of posting and learn useful information.

Contact the clubs directly to find out about membership and their current programme.

Established in 1935, the Swiss Society is the umbrella organization comprising the four regional Swiss Clubs in Auckland, Hamilton, Taranaki and Wellington (yet not Christchurch). It publishes the bi-monthly Helvetia Magazine, the official magazine of the New Zealand Swiss Society. Every member of the Swiss clubs in Auckland, Hamilton, Taranaki and Wellington is automatically a member of the Swiss Society as well. It is also possible to join the Swiss Society without being member of one of its regional clubs (contact form).